Fraizer Campbell in as England name young squad
Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell was the shock inclusion as England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce named a youthful squad for next week's friendly with Holland here Thursday. (22 Feb 2012)
Fowler pessimistic over Indian football league
Former England and Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has cast doubt on a new football tournament in India, dealing a further blow to the postponed event. (22 Feb 2012)
Italian-style football victory delights Deschamps
Marseille coach Didier Deschamps was left to revel in an Italian-style victory after Andre Ayew's injury-time header gave his side a last-gasp 1-0 win over Inter Milan. (22 Feb 2012)
Manchester United close on Europa League last 16
Manchester United's march towards the latter stages of the Europa League looks set to continue on Thursday when they line up against Ajax at Old Trafford leading 2-0 from the first leg in the round of 32. (22 Feb 2012)
Bayern chief fumes after Ribery Euro snub
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness watched his German giants crash to a shock Champions League defeat at FC Basel and then lashed out over criticism of Franck Ribery. (22 Feb 2012)
Last-gasp Ayew gives Marseille advantage
A dramatic 93rd-minute header from Andre Ayew gave Marseille a 1-0 victory over luckless Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie here on Wednesday.(22 Feb 2012)
Aubameyang treble maintains St Etienne hot streak
A hat-trick by in-form Gabonese international striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang inspired St Etienne to a 4-2 victory over Ligue 1 rivals Lorient on Wednesday.(22 Feb 2012)
Lazio reject Reja resignation - report
Lazio coach Edy Reja has had his resignation rejected by the struggling club, Italian press reported on Wednesday.(22 Feb 2012)
Mancini has 'no problem' in picking Tevez
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he has "no problem" with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks".(22 Feb 2012)
City overpower holders Porto in Europa League
The presence of former manager Andre Villas-Boas at Eastlands failed to inspire holders Porto as Manchester City eased into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 second leg win on Wednesday.(22 Feb 2012)
Ferguson salutes Giggs as star eyes 900 games
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid a fresh tribute to Ryan Giggs as the Manchester United veteran edges towards yet another impressive landmark.(22 Feb 2012)
Pogba in line for United start against Ajax
Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to hand a first start to Paul Pogba as the Manchester United manager prepares to ring the changes for their Europa League return leg with Ajax on Thursday.(22 Feb 2012)
Olympic hopefuls Japan thrash Malaysia
Japan thrashed Malaysia 4-0 in their penultimate Olympic group qualifier Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of securing a place at the London Games.(22 Feb 2012)
Barcelona 'nothing' without Guardiola: Alves
Brazilian defender Dani Alves on Wednesday said Barcelona would be "nothing" without Pep Guardiola, as the coach ponders whether to renew his contract at the Nou Camp.(22 Feb 2012)
Rooney out of Ajax match
England striker Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's Europa League match against Ajax at Old Trafford on Thursday with a throat infection, Sir Alex Ferguson said Wednesday.(22 Feb 2012)
Real's Benzema to have scans on groin injury
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema will undergo scans on a suspected groin injury suffered in the 1-1 Champions League draw away to CSKA Moscow, the Spanish league leaders said Wednesday.(22 Feb 2012)
India's new star-studded league postponed
A new football league in the Indian state of West Bengal featuring semi-retired world stars has been postponed after encountering "many problems", organisers said Wednesday without elaborating.(21 Feb 2012)
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